Long Branch, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Howe United Methodist Church on Dally Rd
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Location of Long Branch in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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 Long Branch
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Established | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.19 sq mi (8.26 km2) |
| • Land | 3.19 sq mi (8.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 421 |
| • Density | 131.97/sq mi (50.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
Long Branch is a small town, known as a borough, located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 421 people lived here. It was officially established in 1893.
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Exploring Long Branch's Location
Long Branch is found at specific geographic coordinates: 40 degrees, 5 minutes, 30 seconds North latitude and 79 degrees, 52 minutes, 59 seconds West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How Big is Long Branch?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough covers a total area of about 3.3 square miles (which is about 8.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Neighboring Communities of Long Branch
Long Branch shares its borders with seven other communities. Knowing these neighbors helps us understand where Long Branch is situated.
- To the north, you'll find Twilight and Speers.
- To the northeast, it borders Dunlevy.
- Allenport is located to the east and south.
- To the southwest, Long Branch is next to Elco.
- California is to the west.
- Finally, Fallowfield Township is in the northwestern corner.
Who Lives in Long Branch?
The number of people living in Long Branch has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1900.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 273 | — | |
| 1910 | 273 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 345 | 26.4% | |
| 1930 | 329 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 386 | 17.3% | |
| 1950 | 450 | 16.6% | |
| 1960 | 517 | 14.9% | |
| 1970 | 582 | 12.6% | |
| 1980 | 610 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 482 | −21.0% | |
| 2000 | 539 | 11.8% | |
| 2010 | 447 | −17.1% | |
| 2020 | 421 | −5.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 419 | −6.3% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 539 people living in Long Branch. These people made up 204 households, with 159 of them being families. On average, there were about 2.64 people in each household.
Most of the people living in Long Branch in 2000 were White (97.59%). A smaller number were African American (1.67%) or from other backgrounds. About 22.3% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age for residents was 42 years.
See also
In Spanish: Long Branch (Pensilvania) para niños
